The official results of the Democratic mayoral primary are expected Tuesday afternoon, but Zohran Mamdani’s win over Andrew Cuomo has already energized a younger generation of voters, experts say.
Voter data shows 18- to 29-year-olds led turnout, a stark difference from four years ago when the majority of voters in the 2021 mayoral primary were over 60, according the city Board of Elections.
That enthusiasm for voting is also turning into action.
Since Mamdani’s win, the group “Run For Something” has seen more than 5,000 young people express interest in running for office, marking its largest recruitment surge ever.
Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of “Run For Something,” joined “Mornings On 1” to discuss what’s next and how younger generations can get involved.
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